Under the “Totem—Pole”

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 741, 14 August 1929, Page 15

Under the “T otem—Pole”

Letters to Redfeather are answered as louow2—wne Singer: Your letter and story have arrived. Lone Singer. and I yvas delighted to hear Irom you. again. .Ljhat was a. wondenul camping expedition. and I am not surprised that you sang on your homewara journey. . . . bhadovg Dancer: This Brave is very loyal. 'i‘he “ringun circle would not be complete Without Shadow Dancer. Cor--gratulations on that third birthday party. . . . Singing Streagn: Your First ota~ huhu news has arrived. Many thanks, Singing Stream. From all accounts the rally on Saturday was a. happy afl‘air. . . . Harvest Moon: I‘posted your letter on to Bed_Star, and she was delighted to receive it. Yes, her poem, "Reincarnation." IS a. splendid piece of work. . . . Flying Cloud: Your writéng had quitea. strange look. but whe I read your letter I soon discovered the rEaaon. You are a. very loyal Brave to write to me with your injured hand. Perhaps that rainbow was a prophesy of better times to come. . . . Young April: I hope that proposed camp Will be a. successful one,« Young April. You will be very early under canvas this year. . . . Still “'oodland: .Many thanks for your report, with full particulars of Saturday‘s rally. Examinations should be abolished. but before this comes to pass I hope you will pass all yours. My best wishes to First Otahuhu. . . Flying Beetle: The announcement of a. story competition always bears fruit in the camp of Flying; Beetle. Many thanks, faithful one. . . . Red Star: Yes. I can imagine how you will treasure Harvest Moon's letter. “What she says is finite true. I am glad you are still read In; Farnol‘s books. “The Lioney Moon" is a charming tale. . . . Waving Plume: So the Manurewa Company is about to celebrate its fifth enm—versary? I hope the party will he a very happy one. That is the best of being a Guide. Birthdays are always happening. . . . Amber Light: Welcome home. Amber Light. I am glad vnu have returned to the “'lgwam cam avnre. It is surely disappointing to find no Guide Company in Thames, but where there is a will there is always a way. Supposing you make inquiries and see ii‘ there are sufiiclent girl's desiring to join to warrant the tormation of a com—pany. You could then communicatewith the Commissioner (or South Auclv land, who, I am sure. would be glad "1 assist. It is a pity when Guides have to give up their work. My best greet» ings in Amber Light. . . . Daydream: I shall send your message to Red Star. Yes. she is exceedingly clever. )iany thanks for your story and that mhrm r-nc‘rwure. I hope you will ‘be \‘eu happy in your new home.

ACAMP OVEN

A travelling missionary has solved the problem of the camp oven.

She made one from a kerosene tin, and says it is the cheapest. and lighl - est oven a wanderer can have. First she cut 011 the lid and replaced it by a tray one and a-half inches deep. in which she punched holes. In the tray she burns charcoal. and a second tray below catches the ashes. Then comes the oven, with a shelf. and below this la another Lin holding charcoal. so that the oven heated from above and below will roast chickens or bake bread yertegglv _ __ ‘ _

Vegetables and rice can be cooksd on top. three small tins being pm, together in one saucepan of boiling water when necessary VVith this home—made cooker sh: travels through China.